Mechanical doll



Dec. 1 l, 1928. 4 A. GYGER MECHANICAL DOLL 2 Sheets-Sheet I Filed 001.1927 INVENTOR. AdoZf Gyyer A TTORNEY;

Dec. 11, 1928. 1,694,976

A. GYGER MECHANI CAL DOLL Filed Oct. 5, 1927 2 Sheets Sheet 2 INVENTOR.

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Patented Dec. 11, 1928.

PATENT or es.

ADOLF GYGEB OF RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA.

MECHANICAL DOLL.

Application filed October 5, 1927.

This invention relates to, dollsand more particularly to mechanicaldolls. I

The primary object of this invention resides in the provision of a dolladapted to toss a smaller doll from one hand to the other.

Another object of this invention resides in the provision of a dolladapted to toss a smaller doll from one hand to the other andsimultaneously direct its face toward the smaller doll as it alternatelychanges its position on opposite sides of the larger doll.

A further object of this invention resides in the provision of a dollassociated with a smaller doll so as to change the relative positions ofthe same by mechanical means.

A still further object of this invention resides in the provision of alarge doll and a smaller doll associated so as to transfer the smallerdoll from one hand to the other through the instrumentality ofmechanical means which not only manipulate the arms and cause movementof the smaller doll, but cause the large doll to turn its face towardthe smaller doll.

In addition to the aforesaid objects, this invention resides in theprovision of dolls adapted to change their relative positions by meanswhich are manually or mechanically actuated.

WVith these and other objects in view, this invention resides in certainnovel features of construction, arrangement and combination of elementsto be hereinafter set forth in the specification, illustrated in theaccompanying drawings and pointed out in the appended claim, and, whilethe disclosure depicts my present conception of the invention, the rightis reserved to make such changes in construction as come within thescope of the claim. 7 v

In the accompanying drawings forming a part of this application:

Fig. 1 is a front view of the associated dolls constructed in accordancewith this invention, the same showing the smaller doll in full lines assupported by one hand of the larger doll and in dotted lines assupported by the other hand of the larger doll;

Fig. 2 is a rear view thereof;

Fig. 3 is a side view thereof;

Fig. 1 is a vertical, sectional view on line 44.- of Fig. 1;

Fig. 5 is a horizontal, sectional view on line 55 of Fig. 1;

Fig. 6 is a diagrammatic view of a mechani- Sclial No. 224,116,

cal operator for manipulating the arms of like, which is preferablyconnected to a fleX- ible cord 1001" the like whereby both arms will besimultaneously actuated by pulling the flexible cord 10, and, while thefirst five illustrations of the invention disclose the cord 10 asutilized for ,manual manipulation of the arms, provision is disclosed inFig. 6 whereby the arms and associated elements are manipulated bymechanical means capable of producing like results. r I

Journaled through the medial portion of the body of the large doll andabove the horizontal plane occupied by the arms of the large doll is asupport 11 having an elongated portion 12, disposed in the path of thearms 6,

and a shorter portion 13 disposed so as to manipulate the head of thelarge doll through the instrumentality of a right angularly benttrunnion 14 forming a pivotal support therefor. l

hefree end of the elongated portion 12 of the support 11 is bentforwardly to provide a journal 15 adapted to pivotally support a smalldoll 16 which, when lodged in close association with either arm of thelarge doll, will present its entire configuration in front of the arm soas to appear as though it were grasped by the hands on the arms of thelarge doll. 'This structure permits the small doll to assume the properpose when transferred from one side of the, large doll to the other and,through the provision of anchoring the small doll to the journal 15 withgreater weight below the point of anchorage, it will always assume inits predetermined pose when transferred from one positionto another.

It is apparent that by pulling the cord 10, the arms 6' will assume aperpendicular position and that arm with which the small doll isassociatedwvill swing the elongated portion of the support 11 to theopposite side of its pivotal point so it will gravitate on the oppositeside when the arms return to their normal horizontal positions and,during the movement of the elongated portion of the support 11, theshorter portion thereof engages the trunnion 14 to cause the head toturn 011 its vertical axis so the face of the larger doll is directedtoward the small doll.

While the invention herein discloses dolls associated, it is to beunderstood that the embodiment may be arranged to simulate the movementsof other objects and can readily be arranged to represent the movementof the le s.

WVith this invention fully set forth, it is manifest that a doll isproduced which is capable of simulating certain attractive motions ofindividuals and, through the mechanical means employed, the cost ofmanufacture Will be reasonable.

Having thus described my invention, What the smaller doll in the path ofthe arms of the larger (1011, an offset portion on the trunnion of thesupport, an offset portion on the trunnion of the head, said offsetportion being disposed in the path of the offset portion of the trunnionof the support and means con nected to the arms whereby the arms andhead operate ]I1 unison.

In testimony whereof I allix my signature.

ADOLF GYGER.

